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The 10 Best South Island Farmhouses - Ranches and Farm Stays in South Island, New Zealand

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Highlands on Homestead

Oamaru

The farm stay is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. This farm stay also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The accommodations were lovely and well appointed, and the location was perfect for accessing the attractions and restaurants of Oamaru.

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9.6
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Snowberry Cottage at Lochsloy Farm Little River 4 stars

Little River

The farm stay comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Providing free private parking, this 4-star farm stay also features free WiFi. The property has an outdoor dining area. Very friendly landlady and her cat & sheep.

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9
Superb
167 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Chester Oaks B&B

West Melton

Chester Oaks B&B has pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in West Melton, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park. There is a private entrance at the farm stay for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Our stay at Jasmine and Michael’s place was exceptional. They are very friendly and welcoming, we didn’t expect this level of hospitality. Our room was very clean and cozy, a house and garden are beautiful. Jasmine is an excellent cook and breakfasts made by her are very tasty. It felt like home for us. Thank you :)

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay & Tour 4 stars

Kaiapoi

Offering a barbecue, children's playground and balcony, Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay is situated 4 km from Kaiapoi and 20km from Christchurch city centre. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Love everything here Owner and staffs are very helpful and friendly I wake up, have a cup of tea, walk around and was welcomed by cute alpaca in front of our house.

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9
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Height of Dunedin Serviced Farm Stay

Dunedin

Situated on a 6-acre lifestyle property, Height of Dunedin Serviced Farm Stay offers a semi-serviced, 1-bedroom guesthouse. The sunny, detached cabin boasts farmlet views and is nestled below mature pine trees, with a well-appointed verandah and patio garden. It was amazing. I wasn’t in such a nice place for a years. Location was ideal, on the edge of the town, so absolutely quiet, but still close enough to the town center. Cottage was lovely, nice and clean. And the host was really thoughtful. She left a sign with greetings in our native language. Which was very heartwarming. Also she left for us bottle of milk and package of home eggs. Thank you so much, if we’ll stop by in Dunedin again definitely we’ll come here.

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9.8
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Hunters Moon 4 stars

Mosgiel

Hunters Moon farm stay is 1 km away from Mosgiel Racecourse. It is 2 km away from Wingatui Station. The shops and cafés of Mosgiel town centre is a short drive away.

Your farmhouse cooked breakfast includes fresh fruit, cereal, toast, yoghurt, fruit juices and free range eggs from our own hens. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Laundry facilities and transport to the airport are available at an additional charge. We had fun and smiled the entire time we were there! We loved everything: the people, the animals, the environment. And a quick 20 minute drive to the airport early in the morning.

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9.1
Superb
437 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay

Burkes Pass

Set in Burkes Pass and only 31 km from Mt. Dobson, Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This farm stay features a garden.

The 3-bedroom farm stay comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the farm stay. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Great place to stay with a small family. Well equipped for cooking a meal while watching the sheep. Owners are so kind and thoughtful. Top notch and so different. The scenery is beautiful!

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Mt Barker

Wanaka

This air-conditioned farm stay comes with a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The location was on a beautiful open farm! The cleanliness, the views, seclusion, quiet, and host was absolutely wonderful! It was a modern feel with a rustic exterior. Blew us away!

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9.4
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Bramley's Stables and Accommodation

Rangiora

This spacious farm stay will provide guests with a satellite flat-screen TV, a seating area and a CD player. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Very unique accommodation within the stables. Extremely relaxing. Horse looking in our window! Living space and bedroom first class with everything you would need.

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9.5
Exceptional
86 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

AislingQuoy

Amberley

Towels and bed linen are available in the farm stay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Christchurch Railway Station is 46 km from the farm stay, while Orana Wildlife Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 41 km from AislingQuoy. I liked the opportunity to watch the goat and sheep milking and to hand feed the ducklings. I loved the breakfast and the chance to interact with our hosts. I enjoyed seeing the various stages of spinning wool.

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9.2
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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